IndianaIndiana House recognizes March 17 for profound autism, April as Autism Month
The resolution would recognize March 17, 2026, as Profound Autism Day and April as National Autism Month in Indiana.
What it does
Indiana’s House would recognize March 17, 2026, as Profound Autism Day and April as National Autism Month, honoring autistic people across the spectrum and those who care for them.
Argument forRecognizing these dates could help more people understand the needs of autistic people with profound autism and value the care their families provide.
Argument againstFamilies may see little practical change because the resolution encourages awareness and support but does not direct anyone to provide services or research funding.
More detail
The Indiana House would recognize March 17, 2026, as Profound Autism Day and April as National Autism Month. The recognition honors autistic people across the spectrum, including people with profound autism, and those who provide lifelong care. The recognition applies to March 17, 2026, and to April as a month.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Adopted
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Feb 10First reading: adoptedAdopted
- Feb 10Authored by Representative Olthoff
- Feb 10Coauthored by Representatives Greene, Goss-Reaves, Cash, Huston, Abbott, Andrade, Aylesworth, Bartels, Bartlett, Bauer, Novak, Clere, Criswell, Dant Chesser, Davis, Engleman, GiaQuinta, Haggard, Harris, Heaton, Isa, Jackson C, Judy, Lawson, Ledbetter, Lindauer, Miller D, Miller K, Morris, Pack, Pfaff, Prescott, Pressel, Pryor, Rowray, Shackleford, Soliday, Teshka, VanNatter, ZimmermanIntroduced
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